Theory of Experience in Architecture and Urban Design offers a unique perspective on improving architectural design processes, focusing on the experience of space from the user’s perspective. This book provides architects and urban designers with practical tools to enhance the design process from conception to construction, taking into account the personalized world of users, architects, and designers. It explores architectural space as a continuum, bridging the subjective mind of the user with objective reality, highlighting the role of experience in creating meaningful environments.
The book first defines architectural experience through processes of perception, cognition, and evaluation, offering methods to assess and understand users’ needs. It also discusses how to research users’ subjective space using both traditional methods and modern tools such as social network analysis. By providing proven techniques, this volume aims to foster a deeper connection between users and the spaces they inhabit.
Key Features:
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Comprehensive Approach: Covers theoretical frameworks, methods, and tools for creating meaningful architectural and urban experiences
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User-Centered Design: Focuses on understanding the needs and perceptions of users in both architectural and urban design
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Innovative Research Methods: Introduces new tools for understanding users’ subjective space, including virtual social networks and user expressions
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Ethical Considerations: Encourages architects and designers to consider public policies with an emphasis on human solidarity, equality, and social justice
Ideal For:
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Architects and urban designers looking to improve the user experience in design
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Students and professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of the interaction between people and built environments
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Researchers and educators exploring innovative methodologies in architectural experience
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Urban planners and architects focused on long-term public policy implementation
Authors:
Adolfo Benito Narváez Tijerina (Editor), Gabriela Carmona Ochoa (Editor)
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